Oedipus at Colonus

Disability, Harm, and the Origins of Limited Opportunities

“…Not to be born at all Is best, far best that can befall. 19 To conclude, we are saying not that impairment is unproblematic, but that impairment is not the same as disability-not neutral, but not necessarily harmed.…”

The Things That Really Matter: Philosophical conversations on the cornerstones of life

“…I do not need to know why they prefer that particular social identity ('man' or 'woman'), or prefer not to be burdened with any gender-related social identity at all ('nonbinary'); it is none of my business. I appreciate that this can cause problems in certain contexts (for instance when it comes to the use of public bathrooms or changing rooms, 35 or in sports where it raises issues of fairness in sex-segregated athletic competitions 36 ), but apart from that we should respect people's choices to live and present themselves any way they want. But that does not mean I have to unquestioningly accept an identity claim that, on the face of it, is highly paradoxical.…”

“…All are what we may call non-teleological, in that they lack teloi, or 'ends', which is another way of saying that they are not characterised by any kind of purpose. 35 Only organised beings, as indicated, can be so described. A chair, for instance, has parts (one or more legs, a seat and a back) that contribute to the fulfilment of its purpose, which is to be sat on.…”

Towards a biblical psychology for modern Israel: 10 guides for healthy living

“…Before his death, Oedipus announces a curse that his sons should die by each other's hands, which they do at the Seventh Gate of Thebes. 63 The biblical family pattern Consider the stories of (a) Adam; (b) Abraham; (c) Isaac; and (d) Jacob. These four generations show an increase in paternal involvement, a greater degree of paternal blessing, and ultimately resolution of sibling rivalry.…”